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Nuestro Río
From: Jack Loeffler
Caption: San Juan River, Credit: Celestia Loeffler
Nuestro Río is a thirty-minute radio program that focuses on Hispano/Latino heritage in the American Southwest, especially the Colorado River and R...

Bought by KUPR low power FM and KUNM


  • Added: Sep 26, 2011
  • Length: 28:51
  • Purchases: 2
First woman attains Tibetan "geshe" degree
From: The Tibet Connection
Series: Open Mind
Caption: Geshe Kelsang Wangmo, Credit: Peter Aronson
A big milestone for women in Tibetan Buddhism, as a nun is recognized with a prestigious Buddhist academic title for the first time ever. TWO VERSI...

  • Added: Aug 16, 2011
  • Length: 10:06
Recession Grads: Juggling a tough job market and student loans
From: KALW
Caption: Veterinarian Marica Patchett is part of a class of recession grads – recent college graduates who are having trouble finding job
Heading to college may double your life earnings, but it’s certainly an expensive endeavor. Student loan debt is now higher than credit card debt n...

  • Added: Jun 15, 2011
  • Length: 03:51
Shut Up
From: KBEM
Series: What's Real
Caption: Sara Byrn, Credit: Philip Nusbaum
Sarah Byrn, student at Susan B Anthony Middle School in Minneapolis wonders how the expression "shut up" became known as impolite. She says there's...

  • Added: May 10, 2011
  • Length: 01:00
Etiquette of Texting
From: KBEM
Series: What's Real
Caption: Ruth Mullin, Credit: Philip Nusbaum
"Technology is great," says Ruth Mullin, student at Susan B. Anthony Middle School (Minneapolis). But too much texting can cause you to ignore your...

  • Added: Apr 24, 2011
  • Length: 01:00
AVR author interview: David Marcus on Acceptance
From: Chris Goldstein
Caption: Acceptance book
Journalist Dave Marcus follows an extraordinary college guidance counselor through the placement process in a NY suburb.

  • Added: Feb 17, 2010
  • Length: 30:31
Building Green
From: Bill Baue
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BuildingGreen.com founder Alex Wilson discusses the history, current state, and future of the green building movement. Erin Gorman, CEO of Divine ...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 11, 2009
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 1
Active Exploration for Healthy Kids
From: Tom Niemisto
Caption: Children explore the river's wildlife, Credit: Brian Mohan
Clearwater acts as a model for letting children be active and interactive with nature on the Hudson River. Welcome aboard

  • Added: Mar 09, 2009
  • Length: 01:46
This I Believe - Brian Eno
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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English musician Brian Eno believes group singing is good for the mind, body, spirit and community.

Bought by WEZU, Marfa Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, KFOK-LPFM, WEZU and more


  • Added: Feb 03, 2009
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 8
This I Believe - Geoffrey Canada
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Educator and social activist Geoffrey Canada says he believes all children can learn and succeed.

Bought by WEZU, WCSU-FM, WEZU, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 05, 2009
  • Length: 04:44
  • Purchases: 4
What happened to the truth?
From: Ted Magnuson
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The truth appears to be in short supply, especially when measured by the events of the past.

Bought by WRFA-LP


  • Added: Oct 06, 2008
  • Length: 18:35
  • Purchases: 1
This I Believe - Yvette Doss
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Yvette Doss believes studying philosophy helped her connect to a larger world of ideas and humanity.

Bought by WEZU and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Daniel Flanagan
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Dan Flanagan thought himself a loser until fatherhood gave him the chance to turn his life around.

Bought by WEZU, WMMT, and WEZU


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 03:13
  • Purchases: 3
John and Abigail Adams: Private Letters, Public Legacy (Modules)
From: Murray Street Productions
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Five Module pieces focusing on America's Second President

  • Added: May 02, 2008
  • Length: 44:10
Crusts - Ed Reynolds - APL Project Manager
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Careers Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Ed Reynolds - APL Project Manager

  • Added: Nov 14, 2007
  • Length: 04:01
Crusts - Peter Sharer- Orbital Engineer
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Careers Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Peter Sharer - Orbital Engineer

  • Added: Nov 12, 2007
  • Length: 03:20
Crusts - Steven Dick - Historian
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Careers Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Steven Dick - NASA Chief Historian

  • Added: Nov 12, 2007
  • Length: 03:57
First Desegregated School in Virginia
From: Vicki Hayes
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Burgundy Farm School was desegregated 4 years before Brown v. Board

Bought by WCSU-FM, WTJU, 90.5 WSNC, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 06, 2007
  • Length: 05:48
  • Purchases: 4
Benny Goodman: Flyin' Home
From: Joyride Media
Caption: PRX default Piece image
One-hour radio documentary explores Benny Goodman's life and music, and the impact it had on both jazz and popular culture.

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., WDCB, Prairie Public, Harford Community Radio, WDCB and more


  • Added: Jul 11, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 21
This I Believe - Michael Oatman
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Ohio writer Michael Oatman believes education gave him a better life than his street-corner youth.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KJZZ


  • Added: Jun 04, 2007
  • Length: 03:28
  • Purchases: 3
This I Believe - Lee Shulman
From: This I Believe
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Educator Lee Shulman believes life, like pastrami, should be enjoyed in its full and rich complexity.

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh and WPSU


  • Added: Feb 02, 2007
  • Length: 03:33
  • Purchases: 2
Saturdays with Koo Nimo
From: amara hark-weber
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Every Saturday morning, Ghanaian musician Koo Nimo hosts a group for children. This is his description.

Bought by Documentary on One - RTE, Ireland


  • Added: Jan 04, 2007
  • Length: 04:14
  • Purchases: 1
What does "Looking Latino" mean?
From: Next Generation Radio
Series: NPR's Next Generation Radio
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Next Generation student considers herself "Latina" but doesn't look the way she's "supposed to look."

Bought by Georgia Public Broadcasting and KOOP


  • Added: Nov 20, 2006
  • Length: 03:01
  • Purchases: 2
Crusts - Luke Becker - Quality Assurance Engineer
From: Ray Gard
Series: Crusts
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Careers Vignettes: The passion that got them started: Luke Becker - Lead Quality Assurance Engineer (Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory)

  • Added: Jul 05, 2006
  • Length: 03:22
We Need More Teachers Like This
From: David Greenberger
Series: Growing Old In East L.A.
Caption: PRX default Piece image
David Orosco left school after third grade to work supporting his family. Here he recalls the importance of his elementary school teacher.

  • Added: Jun 18, 2006
  • Length: 02:44